S1E347 - Frontlines: Ukraine, Iran, oil markets, and what the World Cup reveals about global politics
Published: July 9, 2026
Duration: 50:17
Crosspost! Shaun Haney and Jacob use the global football tournament as a springboard to discuss nationalism, international institutions, and the role sport plays in bringing people together, while acknowledging that politics inevitably follows major global events.
Shapiro says that international sporting events can provide valuable insight into broader geopolitical trends while also serving as a rare source of optimism.
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Referenced in the Show:
Frontlines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wckZi7rZU3U
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